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Annapolis, Maryland is home to United States Naval Academy. Annapolis is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at United States Naval Academy go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in science, mathematics, engineering, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. United States Naval Academy attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 13% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 700. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume United States Naval Academy has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. United States Naval Academy has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
United States Naval Academy has 4,422 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.
United States Naval Academy has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. United States Naval Academy offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division I-A Independents and Patriot League.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to provide graduates who are dedicated to a career of Naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsiblities of command, citizenship, and government."
More complete details are provided below.
United States Naval Academy
121 Blake Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5000
General Phone: (410) 293-1000
Admissions Phone: (410) 293-4361
http://www.usna.edu
United States Naval Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 431 | political science, history, economics, English, econometrics |
| Engineering | 319 | systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, naval and marine engineering, engineering |
| Science | 98 | oceanography, chemistry, physical sciences, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 95 | information technology, computer science |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Naval Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 972 | 19 |
In 2005, United States Naval Academy had a total enrollment of 4,422 students (4,422 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 81% |
| Women | 19% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 10% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
United States Naval Academy offers campus housing for 4,622 of its 4,422 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Annapolis, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,259 | 1,497 | 13% | 1,227 | 82% |
| Men | 9,009 | 1,197 | 13% | 990 | 83% |
| Women | 2,250 | 300 | 13% | 237 | 79% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 56% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 293-4361
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
United States Naval Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210100)
United States Naval Academy has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $136,078 | 6 | $122,764 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $131,566 | 6 | $122,764 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 94 | $105,543 | 25 | $90,241 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $83,165 | 24 | $78,199 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $69,089 | 26 | $63,696 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 204 | $89,772 | 75 | $77,185 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I-A Independents |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets United States Naval Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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